Group Bookings Terms & Conditions
These terms apply to group bookings at Wormit Trout Fishery, including angling club bookings, corporate fishing days, team building days, exclusive use, private events and bespoke hosted group bookings.
1. Group Bookings & Payments
- A group booking is only confirmed once availability has been agreed and the required deposit or full payment has been received.
- A deposit may be required to secure your date. The deposit amount and balance due date will be confirmed before payment.
- The remaining balance is normally due before the event date, according to the terms agreed at booking.
- Payment may be made by bank transfer, debit/credit card, payment link or other agreed method. American Express is not accepted.
2. Cancellations & Rescheduling
- More than 30 days before the event: rescheduling or partial refund may be available, less any agreed deposit and costs already incurred.
- 14 to 30 days before the event: rescheduling may be offered subject to availability. Refunds may be reduced to reflect guide, venue, catering or third-party commitments.
- Less than 14 days before the event: refunds are not normally available.
- Rescheduling is subject to fishery, staffing, guide, catering and weather availability.
- Any third-party services, such as catering, transport or partner experiences, may have their own cancellation terms.
3. Weather, Fish Welfare & Fishery Closures
- Fly fishing is an outdoor activity and may continue in normal weather conditions.
- The fishery may postpone, transfer or amend a booking where conditions are unsafe or unsuitable.
- This may include severe weather, lightning, high winds, fish welfare concerns, high water temperatures, essential maintenance or safety issues.
- If the fishery postpones an event, we will work with you to arrange a suitable alternative date or solution.
4. Group Numbers & Final Details
- Estimated group numbers should be provided at enquiry stage.
- Final numbers, experience levels, catering requirements and access needs must be confirmed by the agreed deadline before the event.
- Late changes may affect staffing, catering, pricing or the format of the day.
5. Venue Access & Parking
- Guests must use the designated parking areas unless otherwise instructed.
- Blue Badge parking or closer access must be arranged in advance.
- Access to the hut, facilities, banks and restricted areas will be explained on arrival.
- Groups must follow any site instructions given by the fishery host, guide or staff.
6. Fishery Rules & Fish Care
- All guests must follow the Fishery Rules.
- Fly fishing only.
- Barbless or properly de-barbed hooks are required.
- Fish must be handled carefully and kept in the water wherever possible.
- Brown trout, tiger trout and larger trout must be returned unless agreed otherwise by the fishery.
- The host or guide’s fish care instructions must be followed at all times.
7. Exclusive Use & Club Days
- Exclusive use, club days and private hire arrangements must be agreed in advance.
- The agreed format may include private water access, controlled rod numbers, catering, scorecards, light competition support or hosted guidance.
- Exclusive use does not remove the requirement to follow fishery rules, safety guidance or fish care standards.
8. Catering & Third-Party Services
- Catering is only included where agreed in writing or stated in your booking confirmation.
- Dietary requirements must be provided before the agreed deadline.
- Where third-party catering, transport, photography or partner experiences are arranged, availability and terms may vary.
- Late changes to catering numbers may still be chargeable.
9. Alcohol, Drugs & Conduct
- No fishing under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Alcohol may only be permitted where agreed in advance as part of a private or catered event.
- No personal alcohol is permitted unless explicitly agreed before the event.
- Unsafe, disrespectful, disruptive or abusive behaviour may result in removal from the fishery without refund.
- Littering, poor fish care or deliberate rule breaches may result in the event being ended or future bookings refused.
10. Children & Minors
- Under-17s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Parents, guardians or group organisers remain responsible for minors throughout the visit.
- Children must follow all safety, fishery and host instructions.
11. Photography & Video
- Photography or filming may take place during events for promotional, social media or event-record purposes.
- Please tell us before the event if any guest does not wish to appear in photos or video.
- Fish photographs must follow fish care guidance.
12. Liability
- Guests attend and fish at their own risk.
- Wormit Trout Fishery is not liable for injury, loss or damage except where caused by proven negligence.
- Guests are responsible for personal belongings, clothing and equipment brought on site.
- Group organisers are responsible for ensuring attendees are aware of key arrival, safety and conduct information.
13. Lost Property
- Lost property will be held for up to 30 days where practical.
- Collection must be arranged in advance.
14. Prohibited Items
- No bait fishing equipment, spinning gear, firearms, drones or non-fly-fishing equipment without prior approval.
- No outside fish, bait or aquatic material may be brought onto site.
15. Complaints & Feedback
- Please raise any issue during the event so we have the opportunity to help at the time.
- After your visit, feedback can be sent to fishery@salmoscotland.co.uk.